Freelancer Invoice with TDS Generator

Last updated: April 2026 · Reviewed by editorial team

Generate freelancer invoices with TDS deduction built in. Tailored for Indian freelancers, consultants, and gig workers who need to handle Section 194J (10% TDS on professional services) or Section 194C (1-2% TDS on contract work) deducted by their clients. Optional GST handling for registered professionals. Downloads as a clean PDF, fully client-side.

Your Details (Freelancer)

Your Logo (optional)

Your Name / Business Name *

Your PAN *

GSTIN (if registered)

Phone

Address

Invoice Details

Invoice Number *

Invoice Date *

Client Details

Client Name *

Client GSTIN (if B2B)

Client Address

Services

GST & TDS

GST Rate

GST Type

Intra-state Inter-state

Client's TDS Section

Most freelance/consulting work falls under 194J — 10%.

TDS applies on amount > (annual)

Notes (payment terms, bank details)

How this calculator works

Indian freelancers and consultants face a unique invoicing challenge: clients are required by law to deduct TDS before paying you. This calculator generates an invoice that shows both the gross amount and the net amount you will actually receive after TDS.

TDS sections most freelancers care about

Section 194J — Professional Services (10% TDS): Applies to legal, medical, technical consulting, accounting, IT consulting, content writing, design, architecture, and other "professional services". Threshold: ₹30,000/year per client.
Section 194J — Technical Services (2% TDS): For purely technical services like data entry, IT support. Same ₹30,000 threshold.
Section 194C — Contract Individual (1% TDS): Applies to contract work like videography, event management, transport. Threshold: ₹30,000 single payment OR ₹1 lakh aggregate.
Section 194C — Contract Company (2% TDS): Same as above but if you bill from a company entity.

How TDS interacts with GST

TDS is deducted on the pre-GST amount (the service value before tax). For example, if your invoice is ₹50,000 service + ₹9,000 GST = ₹59,000 total, the client deducts 10% TDS on ₹50,000 = ₹5,000. You receive ₹54,000 net (₹59,000 − ₹5,000).

Recovering TDS

The TDS deducted by your client is creditable against your final tax liability. It shows up in your Form 26AS (now in your AIS — Annual Information Statement). When you file ITR, this TDS is treated as advance tax already paid. If your total tax liability for the year is less than the TDS deducted, you get a refund.

Worked example

Example — Freelance designer billing ₹80,000:

Service: Website design (professional service under 194J)
Service amount: ₹80,000
GST @ 18%: ₹14,400 (only if you are GST-registered)
Invoice total: ₹94,400
TDS @ 10% (194J on ₹80,000): ₹8,000
Net you receive: ₹86,400
The ₹8,000 TDS will appear in your Form 26AS and is credited against your final tax bill

Example — Same designer not GST-registered (turnover < ₹20 lakh):

Service amount: ₹80,000
No GST
Invoice total: ₹80,000
TDS @ 10%: ₹8,000
Net you receive: ₹72,000